Response to Office Action

Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. PTO Form 1957 (Rev 10/2011)

OMB No. 0651-0050 (Exp 09/20/2020)

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Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. PTO Form 1957 (Rev 10/2011)

OMB No. 0651-0050 (Exp 09/20/2020)

Response to Office Action

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

Application serial no. 88422312 MINIMAL SCARRING PROCEDURE(Standard Characters, see http://uspto.report/TM/88422312/mark.png) has been amended as follows:

EVIDENCE
Evidence in the nature of Please see the actual argument text attached within the Evidence section. has been attached.
Original PDF file:
evi_751338326-20200203144209777101_._2eRespBND191548.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 2 pages)
Evidence-1
Evidence-2

CLASSIFICATION AND LISTING OF GOODS/SERVICES

Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 005 for Bandages for skin wounds
Original Filing Basis:
Filing Basis: Section 1(b), Intent to Use: For a trademark or service mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services in the application. For a collective trademark, collective service mark, or collective membership mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by members on or in connection with the identified goods/services/collective membership organization. For a certification mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by authorized users in connection with the identified goods/services, and the applicant will not engage in the production or marketing of the goods/services to which the mark is applied, except to advertise or promote recognition of the certification program or of the goods/services that meet the certification standards of the applicant.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Bandages for skin wounds; Bandages for surgical use for skin wounds having mechanical hooks that penetrate the skin on either side of the wound for attachment to the skinClass 005 for Bandages for surgical use for skin wounds having mechanical hooks that penetrate the skin on either side of the wound for attachment to the skin
Filing Basis: Section 1(b), Intent to Use: For a trademark or service mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services in the application. For a collective trademark, collective service mark, or collective membership mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by members on or in connection with the identified goods/services/collective membership organization. For a certification mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by authorized users in connection with the identified goods/services, and the applicant will not engage in the production or marketing of the goods/services to which the mark is applied, except to advertise or promote recognition of the certification program or of the goods/services that meet the certification standards of the applicant.

The applicant's current attorney information: Jovan N. Jovanovic. Jovan N. Jovanovic of THE WATSON IP GROUP, PLC, is located at

      SUITE 200
      3133 HIGHLAND DR.
      HUDSONVILLE, Michigan 49426
      US
The docket/reference number is BND191548.

The phone number is 616-797-1000.

The fax number is 866-369-7391.

The email address is jjovanovic@watson-ip.com

The applicants proposed attorney information: Jovan N. Jovanovic. Other appointed attorneys are Samantha Stumpo. Jovan N. Jovanovic of The Watson IP Group, PLC, is a member of the XX bar, admitted to the bar in XXXX, bar membership no. XXX, and the attorney(s) is located at

      Suite 200
      3133 Highland Dr.
      Hudsonville, Michigan 49426
      United States
The docket/reference number is BND191548.

The phone number is 616-797-1000.

The fax number is 866-369-7391.

The email address is jjovanovic@watson-ip.com

Jovan N. Jovanovic submitted the following statement: The attorney of record is an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or any U.S. Commonwealth or territory.
The applicant's current correspondence information: JOVAN N. JOVANOVIC. JOVAN N. JOVANOVIC of THE WATSON IP GROUP, PLC, is located at

      SUITE 200
      3133 HIGHLAND DR.
      HUDSONVILLE, Michigan 49426
      US
The docket/reference number is BND191548.

The phone number is 616-797-1000.

The fax number is 866-369-7391.

The email address is jjovanovic@watson-ip.com; docketing@watson-ip.com

The applicants proposed correspondence information: Jovan N. Jovanovic. Jovan N. Jovanovic of The Watson IP Group, PLC, is located at

      Suite 200
      3133 Highland Dr.
      Hudsonville, Michigan 49426
      United States
The docket/reference number is BND191548.

The phone number is 616-797-1000.

The fax number is 866-369-7391.

The email address is jjovanovic@watson-ip.com; docketing@watson-ip.com

ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS
Miscellaneous Statement
Response to the Requirement for Information: Attached please find screenshots from the Applicant's website, along with a picture of the goods itself. Questions: Are applicant's identified goods especially used/designed to minimize the formation of scars to the least amount possible? Minimal scarring is the result of the technology supporting the body's natural healing process. By switching from traditional wound closure methods such as sutures or staples, surgeons do not have to make additional punctures to the skin, which can lead to greater inflammation, potential for infection and unsightly scarring. Are applicant's identified goods used in the context of a particular series of medical steps, such as in a particular type of surgery? Surgeons across various surgical specialties will use these bandages to close surgical wounds. It is not limited to one particular type of surgery. They can be used in many settings such as the ER, operating room or in orthopedic surgery, to name a few.

Original PDF file:
mis-751338326-20200203144209777101_._AdditionalInformationRequest.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 8 pages)
Miscellaneous File1
Miscellaneous File2
Miscellaneous File3
Miscellaneous File4
Miscellaneous File5
Miscellaneous File6
Miscellaneous File7
Miscellaneous File8

SIGNATURE(S)
Response Signature
Signature: /s Samantha Stumpo/     Date: 02/03/2020
Signatory's Name: Samantha Stumpo
Signatory's Position: Associate Attorney Watson IP Group PLC Michigan Bar Member

Signatory's Phone Number: 6167971000

The signatory has confirmed that he/she is a U.S.-licensed attorney who is an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a U.S. state (including the District of Columbia and any U.S. Commonwealth or territory); and he/she is currently the owner's/holder's attorney or an associate thereof; and to the best of his/her knowledge, if prior to his/her appointment another U.S.-licensed attorney not currently associated with his/her company/firm previously represented the owner/holder in this matter: the owner/holder has revoked their power of attorney by a signed revocation or substitute power of attorney with the USPTO; the USPTO has granted that attorney's withdrawal request; the owner/holder has filed a power of attorney appointing him/her in this matter; or the owner's/holder's appointed U.S.-licensed attorney has filed a power of attorney appointing him/her as an associate attorney in this matter.

Mailing Address:    JOVAN N. JOVANOVIC
   THE WATSON IP GROUP, PLC
   SUITE 200
   3133 HIGHLAND DR.
   HUDSONVILLE, Michigan 49426
Mailing Address:    Jovan N. Jovanovic
   The Watson IP Group, PLC
   Suite 200
   3133 Highland Dr.
   Hudsonville, Michigan 49426
        
Serial Number: 88422312
Internet Transmission Date: Mon Feb 03 14:48:57 EST 2020
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ROA-XX.XXX.XX.XX-20200203144857670
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